In North Korea, a trademark registration has a set duration of validity. This term lasts for ten years, beginning on the day of the actual registration. After that, the registration is renewed every ten years.

Procedure

A formal assessment, a distinctiveness examination, and a trademark search are all part of the application procedure. The entire process, from initial filing to registration, takes around a year. The trademark is published in the Gazette following registration.

Duration

In North Korea, a trademark registration is effective from the registration date for a period of ten years. Ten-year renewal periods are available for the registration.